All the years that I have had a website
I have never had any information about myself.
I have been to so many sites and enjoyed reading about others and the state in which they live. So I finally
decided to tell a little about my state and who I am.
Sooooo, here goes........
A Special Note: Hurricane Katrina
I left what I had written in “Welcome to Mississippi” because I wanted to remember it the way it was. I know in my life-time our beautiful historic town will never be the same.
The 2005 Hurricane season will long be remembered both for the record-breaking number of early storms and the emergence of a powerful category 5 hurricane in the central Gulf of Mexico-Hurricane Katrina.
Hurricane Katrina strengthened into a powerful category 5 hurricane with sustained winds of 160 mph. It continued on its path towards the Louisiana-Mississippi coastline and made landfall as a category 4 storm with sustained winds of 145 mph and a tidal surge of 28 feet.
The beauty and the character of the landscape on the Mississippi Gulf Coast has changed drastically. The majestic oak trees that once stood so proud and tall are now striped naked. The ones left are still strong as they reach their limbs to the heavens. The stately antebellum homes and historic structures are either completely destroyed or had major damage. In some cases complete historic districts were wiped clean. All that is left in most areas are foundations and memories. The Mississippi Gulf Coast is returning to normal operations in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Our beautiful coast suffered immense damage, but momentum is growing as we continue the rebuilding phase and recovery.
Welcome to Mississippi
Here, the character of the Old South can still be felt. Where beauty and grace are still part of life. Majestic oak trees drip with Spanish moss, and stately antebellum homes stand reminiscent of days gone by. My favorite thing is a nightly walk on the beach. The warm, humid, sultry nights and the smell of the salty ocean engulf one, as the sand squeaks beneath ones feet.
My husband and I have always lived in Mississippi except for about 6 years. We moved to Colorado due to his job. It was a wonderful experience for our children. What we miss most about Colorado is the "SNOW", we loved it!
But there is nothing like coming back home....
Home to the thick smell of magnolias, wavering scent of jasmine and the beautiful view of Azaleas; most of all to family and friends.
Growing up in the South and living in the Bible belt, I grew up with a rich southern heritage and a strong faith in God. We were taught to say "yes mam' and no mam' and yes sir and no sir" which we passed on to our children. I know when we lived out west and I would say that to someone, it was almost an insult. Of course I didn’t mean it that way! It is just an expression of respect.
Who Am I
Well, I have been married for 28 years to the most Wonderful" man in the universe!
I have a son 26 and a daughter 21, they are my heart.
My son is married and I have two gorgeous grandchildren,
We were blessed with a grandson and a granddaughter.
I love helping people.
I'm independent and I am secure with who I am
How old am I?.....Humm....you never ask a lady that!...LOL!!
I love to oil paint, design websites and garden.
I love music...a little of everything!
and of course I Love my "puter" and working on KozyKorner.
I also love collecting antiques.
Yes...I do have a southern accent! Most of all.....I am happy *smiles*
Through The Eyes Of A Child
I love these little people;
and it is not a slight thing,
when they, who are so fresh from God,
love us.
Charles Dickens
Becoming a grandmother is wonderful.
One moment you're just a mother.
The next you are all-wise and prehistoric.
Pam Brown
My Favorite Things:
My Favorite Colors
Green and Jewel tones
My Favorite Flowers
Magnolia
Red Roses
Yellow Tulips
Animals
My 6lb toy poodle named Paris
Food
Seafood, Cajun food, Chinese, peach jell-O, strawberries and pecans
Favorite Perfume
SpellBound and Beautiful
Television Shows
Dancing With The Stars, CSI, and American Idol
Movies
My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Meet The Parents, Father Of The Bride,
Christmas Vacation, and all the Left Behind Movies.
Actresses
Betty Davis, Joan Crawford and Katharine Hepburn
Actors
Harrison Ford, Sean Connery, Ben Stiller and Morgan Freeman
Artist
Bessie Pease Gutmann, Pati Bannister And Adelaide Hiebal
Poets
Emily Dickinson and Robert Frost
As for as music goes....I could not list everything I like. I love music!
My favorite is gospel
My Inspiration
My personal relationship with Jesus Christ, Faith and My family,
a kiss on the cheek from
my son or daughter(for no reason), just watching my grandchildren play,
A long talk with my husband and cuddling.
My favorite quote
Strength
"Relying on God has to begin all over again
every day as if nothing had yet been done."
C.S. Lewis
"My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart
and my portion forever."
Psalm 73:26
Family
"Pray together and read the Bible together.
Nothing strengthens a marriage and family more.
Nothing is a better defense against Satan."
Billy Graham
"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path."
Psalm 119:105
Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest.
~*~Mark Twain~*~
Facts About Mississippi
The state of Mississippi is named after the Mississippi River. Though the river was called by many different names, the name Mississippi given to it by the Indians was the name that was used on Robert Cavelier Sieur de La Salle's map of the area in 1695.
Mississippi means "large river" to the Chippewa Indians.
Nick name for the Mississippi River "Old Man River"
State Capital: Jackson
State Bird: Mockingbird
State Flower: Magnolia
Nick name: Magnolia State
Mississippi motto: "By valor and arms"
Entered Union: 1817 ( 20th State)
Mississippi is the only state whose official state flower, the magnolia, is the blossom of the official state tree. And the state's nickname....."Magnolia state", of course.
The Mississippi Gulf Coast has the longest manmade beach in the world.
27 miles of white sand line the Gulf Of Mexico.
I sure hope this page was interesting to you.
I sure had fun putting it together!
Thanks for visiting,
~*~Darlene~*~
Warm summer sun, shine kindly here;
Warm southern wind, blow softly here;
Green sod above, lie light, lie light-
Good night, dear heart, good-night, good-night.
Mark Twain
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